A kumadori make-up session, and a kabuki dance performed for you.
Four hundred years of Japanese theatre,
close enough to touch, in a private room at a ryotei.
Red for justice, blue for evil — you learn what the colours mean,
then have the kumadori painted on your own face.
A professional kabuki actor dances afterwards:
an afternoon with the essence of Japanese culture in it.
Costume and wig included. English available.
It is ideal for VIP guests from abroad.
The kumadori session runs an hour; the kabuki dance thirty-five minutes —
take either on its own, or combine the two into a full course.
An hour in which you learn four hundred years of kabuki, then have the kumadori painted on.
A professional kabuki actor, from the make-up itself through to the dance. Costume and wig included.
Thirty minutes of history, then the make-up itself. A rare chance to learn what red (justice) and blue (evil) stand for. ¥220,000 for one hour.
A professional kabuki actor: twenty minutes of make-up demonstration and fifteen minutes of dance. Costume and wig included, ¥650,000 for 35 minutes.
The costumes and wigs are explained up close, so you can see the craftsmanship and the eye behind them. Both are included in the price.
Four hundred years of kabuki history, from Izumo no Okuni to the present day, explained plainly. No prior knowledge of kabuki is needed.
Pictures of you with the kumadori on. We can arrange a professional photographer (from ¥55,000) so you take the memory home properly.
Everything can be explained in English — well suited to VIP guests from overseas and to inbound tours.
Can children take part?
Yes — we suggest six and over. The kumadori session is popular with children, and families are very welcome.
Is English available?
Language support is charged separately. If you would like a language other than English, please ask us.
How long does it take?
About an hour for the kumadori session alone, about 35 minutes for the dance, and about three hours for the full course (kumadori, dance and kaiseki).
May we take photographs or video?
Photographs are fine. For video, please ask us beforehand. We can also arrange a professional photographer (from ¥55,000).
Is there an age limit?
We suggest six and over, though younger children may watch.
Three plans, according to how far you want to go. All prices include tax.
Thirty minutes of kabuki history, then the kumadori make-up. Photographs included.
¥220,000(tax incl., per group)
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Twenty minutes of make-up demonstration and fifteen minutes of kabuki dance. Costume and wig included.
¥650,000(tax incl., per group)
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Kumadori session, kabuki dance and kaiseki. A whole day of Japanese culture, concentrated.
¥988,000〜(tax incl., experience and kaiseki)
Inquire| Photographer | A professional photographer (from 30 minutes), delivered as data (from 30 shots) | ¥55,000〜 |
|---|---|---|
| With geisha | The kabuki experience plus geisha dance (2 hours) | ¥776,500〜 |
| Kaiseki dinner | A special kaiseki after the experience | ¥27,500〜 per guest |
| Premium kaiseki | Our premium course, for VIP guests from abroad | ¥35,000〜 per guest |
※ All prices include tax.
※ Where kaiseki is taken, a service charge applies (15% lunch, 20% dinner).
※ Booking the actors takes time; we recommend reserving three weeks ahead.
4 guests ／ private room ／ dinner
An overseas VIP group ／ full course
Call or write with the date, numbers and the plan you have in mind. We recommend booking three weeks ahead.
We fix what the session covers and the timings, discussing the kaiseki at the same time, then send you a quotation.
The kumadori, then the dance. English support throughout.
We hand over the photographs, so the day goes home with you.
From two guests. For larger parties, please ask.
We recommend booking at least two weeks ahead. If you would like an experience, entertainment has to be arranged, so please talk to us as early as you can.
Photographs are fine. Video recording and live streaming raise copyright questions, so please ask us in advance.
Yes — that is the full course plan (from ¥900,000). With kaiseki alongside, it makes a day with a great deal of Japan in it.
Kaiseki can be served before or after the experience. The full course, experience plus kaiseki, is the popular choice.
Once an experience option has been confirmed, it cannot be cancelled.
Thank you for your understanding.
Whether it is your own first time or an evening for guests from abroad.
We will help you shape the plan from the start.